pests

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Geevarghese said soon afterwards, as he fetched a glass of water one evening, he realised the pests had entered his home.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

This genetic isolation also makes the island tree more vulnerable to environmental threats — such as drought, a new disease or pests — as compared to a tree species with a more diverse gene pool.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"It's been successfully used on subterranean termites, which are also important structural pests," Choe said.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The mangoes were banned because of a practical problem: the hot-water treatment used to clear pests from South American fruit before it entered the U.S. destroyed the more delicate Indian varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Only one important topic was not addressed: the establishing of alpha-omega relationships with major lifeboat pests.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel